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Overview

Marginalia MCP Server is a search engine server that provides access to Marginalia Search, focusing on discovering non-commercial and independent web content.

To use the Marginalia MCP Server, install it by configuring the Claude Desktop Client and then connect to the server to perform searches using specific queries.

  • Search the web using Marginalia Search - Focus on independent, non-commercial content - Discover lesser-known websites and unique content - Results include URLs, titles, and descriptions
  1. Finding independent blogs and websites.
  2. Researching non-commercial projects and initiatives.
  3. Discovering unique content that is not indexed by mainstream search engines.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Marginalia MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bmorphism-marginalia-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What type of content can I find using Marginalia MCP Server?

You can find independent and non-commercial content, including blogs, articles, and unique websites.

Is there a limit to the number of search results?

By default, the server returns 10 results, but you can specify a different count in your query.

Can I extend the server for additional functionalities?

Yes! The server can be extended to support additional LLM integrations.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":1171,"uuid":"2b555994-5391-4fa4-8760-4fdb3f956755","name":"bmorphism_marginalia-mcp-server","title":"Marginalia MCP Server","description":"Mirror of","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","created_at":"2025-01-28T02:35:58.818Z","updated_at":"2025-02-23T07:20:28.780Z","status":"created","author_name":"MCP-Mirror","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","tags":"marginalia,search-engine,independent-content","category":"search","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/MCP-Mirror/bmorphism_marginalia-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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